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River Thames
London
SW6 3JD
United Kingdom

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England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge, which you can take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run for charity!

Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start. A variety of distances are available including, 100, 75, 50 and 25 km. If you take on the 100km route, this heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. 

Sign up as an individual or as a team.  

 

How to register on the Ultra Challenge website

  1. Choose your distance.
  2. Choose from the fundraising, part payment or self-funded options.
  3. Complete the registration form, making sure to select Christian Aid as your chosen charity from the dropdown list (you’ll find us under ‘Overseas Aid’, or you can use the search function).
  4. That’s it! Ultra Challenge will let us know that you’ve registered, and we’ll be in touch to welcome you to the team.
Register now for 2026

Secure your spot for the Thames Path Ultra Challenge

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Beautiful sunny pathway along the Thames Path

How we'll support you

Pre – event

  • Fundraising advice, resources and support from our dedicated events team.
  • A Christian Aid branded running vest. 

Post  event

  • Full support from the Ultra Challenge team, including well-equipped rest stops, medical teams on standby, and plenty of food and drink along the way.
  • Optional camping and transfers on some routes.
  • Finishers’ medal and celebration. 
Contact us

If you have any questions about taking on an Ultra Challenge for Christian Aid, or would like to chat about joining our team, get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you!

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